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Gail A Spence

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 27 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at West Orange, NJ
Practice Areas: Social Security

West Orange, NJ

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Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

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West Orange, NJ

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Posted by Sean | December 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

An Expert In Her Field | Equally Versatile Staff | Delver Results

"Ms. Spence is an expert in her field", this was the recommendation I got from multiple other attorneys when I was looking for representation for my social security disability. And as I sit here today, I can say without any doubt that Ms. Spence is an expert attorney in her field. I found Ms. Spenc...e and her team to be highly professional, versatile in law and process, kept me fully informed and did not let up until the right outcome was achieved. Ms. Spence and her team understand what clients with disability face on a daily basis and they demonstrated sensitivity and compassion when it was needed. It is because of all these reasons I feel so strongly and feel so comfortable to recommend Ms. Spence to you. I am grateful to Ms. Spence for all her hard work of my behalf.

Posted by Laura | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY ATTORNEY

Search no further if you need an attorney for Social Security Disability! I would give 10 stars to Ms. Gail A. Spense if it was possible! After becoming disabled from an injury, I didn't know which way to turn. Ms. Spence and her competent staff including Mr. Kalfani, took all my stress and conce...rns away. The entire process was handled with extreme professionalism, knowledge, compassion and expediency. They follow-up with every new detail and even after I was approved, Ms. Spence assured me that they would be available should I have any questions or concerns in the future! Thank you so much for making the whole process a truly exceptional experience!

Posted by David | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Simply Far and Away the Best SSDI Lawyer

I am writing this review because the Office of Gail A. Spence in my experience is second to none in the field of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) practice. The staff and Ms. Spence are very professional and thorough with their advice and guidelines when it comes SSDI. This office knows w...hat they are doing. In early 2022, I filed for Social Security Disability Insurance and was denied. I felt defeated and discouraged. I thought I filed correctly but obviously I did not. I had no idea what I was doing. I knew I could not file again on my own. I needed professional assistance. I contacted several lawyers, even one that advertised on cable TV, and none of them gave me the confidence that I was going to win my case. When I contacted the Office of Gail A. Spence, they were different in their approach to me. I knew from my initial interview I had a fighting chance to win. Ms. Spence was very upfront about my chances of winning but also displayed a caring attitude and said she would fight for me. Due to my illness, I was not often on top things, such as appointments, etc., but her office worked with me to keep me on track. In the end, I was recently approved for my SSDI. I give thanks to God but also to Ms. Spence’s for her diligent hard work. If you are looking for winning results, just contact Gail A. Spence.

Posted by Kristi | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Super Star

Ms. Spence is a highly professional attorney who successfully worked with her team to quickly apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits. Ms.Spence guided me and my husband through the process to collect all critical information and helped us to understand the details at every step alo...ng the way. Trust in her guidance, as the information Ms. Spence seeks in order to assist you are based on her critical expertise.

Posted by Larry | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Thank you!!

To rate Ms Gail A. Spence with 5 stars is truly underestimating her and her staff. Due to my disabilities I was at a loss in what to do in regards to my Social Security Disability and the complicated process. With all the physical and mental pain I endure each and everyday I neither had the experien...ce or the mind set to deal with all that was being thrown my way. The law office of Ms Gail A. Spence and her office staff including Mr. Kalfani made my experience as easy and stress free as it could ever be. (I just could not deal with anymore stress, I was completely overwhelmed) Ms. Spence and her staff’s experience, knowledge, professionalism and compassion for me every step of the way made this whole complicated process as easy as it could be. She is very informative and always communicated letting me know how things were going with my case. She always took her time explaining things and made sure that I would understand her due to my disability. I couldn’t of done it without her, or ask for more. I would recommend Ms. Spence to anyone and for making this pain staking process as easy as she made it for me. I am very grateful to her and to all her hard work!!

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